RI AG Refuses Use Of State Authorities For Trump's Immigration Policy

The statement from 11 state Attorney General comes in response to a Trump administration memo threatening state officials who don't comply.

RI AG Sues Trump Over Ending Birthright Citizenship

AG Neronha says the president's executive order violates the constitutional rights of children born in the United States in a new lawsuit.

RI Guide To Donald Trump’s Inauguration As 47th President

On Monday, Jan. 20, President-Elect Donald Trump will assume office as the 47th president of the United States.

New Assistant U.S. Attorney Appointed In Rhode Island

Taylor Dean will serve in the office’s criminal division, focusing on fraud, violent crime, narcotics, and complex financial crime.

National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What’s Open, Closed In RI

President Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy at Carter’s funeral starting at 10 a.m. Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.

RI Opens Shelters, Resources To Help Homeless People Brave Cold

If you need help staying warm in Rhode Island, there are resources available to you.

Real ID Deadline Just Months Away: What To Know In RI

Here’s what you need to know about getting a Real ID or compliant identification card in Rhode Island.

New RI Laws Take Effect In 2025: What Changes To Expect?

See new laws going on the books in 2025, including a flavored vape ban, debt collectors not being allowed to report medical debt, and more.

Rhode Islanders' Data Was Leaked From A Cyberattack On State Website

"While this data has been compromised, that does not mean it has been used for identity theft purposes—yet," the governor's office said.

Social Security Retirement Age Going Up In 2025: What It Means In RI

The full retirement age will rise in January to match a growing expected lifespan, according to a law passed in 1983.

Cranston Election 2024 Results: Hopkins Leads For Another Term

According to unofficial election results, the Republican mayor leads over Democratic challenger Robert Ferri 18,530 votes to 16,379.

Rhode Island Election 2024 Results: See How State Rep., Senate Went

Besides the presidential election, Rhode Islanders also cast ballots for more than 40 races in the general assembly.

RI Presidential Election 2024 Results: AP Calls Race For Whitehouse

The Associated Press also declares Kamala Harris the winner in the Ocean State, securing her four electoral votes.

187,412 Ballots Already Cast In RI: See Latest Data

Rhode Islanders join nearly 76.5 million Americans who have cast mail-in or early in-person votes.

New Medical Debt Relief Program Launches In Rhode Island

The program is a partnership with a nonprofit that buys medical debt from hospitals, doctors' officers and debt collectors.

What Landmark EPA Rule On Replacing Lead Water Pipes Means In RI

Every state in the nation has some lead pipes. Rhode Island has about 62,324 service lines with lead pipes.

McKee Asking RI Residents To Take Transportation Safety Survey

Gov. McKee asks Rhode Island residents to share insights on safety concerns affecting streets, sidewalks, and bike paths.

Mayor Hopkins Defeats Fenton-Fung In Cranston Republican Primary

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins will move on to face Democratic challenger Robert Ferri in November, according to unofficial results.

Election 2024: Cranston, RI Primary Voter Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the Sept. 10, 2024, primary elections in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Cranston Homeless Encampments Can Be Broken Up With Executive Order

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins​ said that he passed the executive order to address potential safety concerns over homeless encampments.

Public Comment Open For RI State Police Accreditation Process

The honor provides a national mark of excellence for the agencies which pursue and receive the accreditation.

RI Undocumented Immigrants Pay $95 Million In Taxes Yearly: Study

See how much tax revenue Rhode Island receives from undocumented immigrants compared to state hotel and alcohol taxes.

RI Gov. McKee Publicly Supports Biden Staying In The Presidential Race

"I'm seeing a number of Democrats weak in the knees right now. This is not the time to do that," Gov. Dan McKee tells reporters Thursday.

Mail Delivery RI Among Poorest In U.S., Inspector General Finds

The USPS Office of the Inspector General recently released data scoring each state on two-day mail delivery service.

Cranston Gets $250K Grant For Arlington Neighborhood Improvements

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins says the grant improvement will attract visitors and boost local commerce.

Cranston Election: Voters Pass $40 Million School Bond

According to Cranston's unofficial election results, 1,580 voters approved the $40 million school bond, while 505 rejected it.

Rhode Island Has A New Assistant U.S. Attorney

Rachna Vyas joins the District of Rhode Island after handling health care and life science cases at Verill Dana, LLP.

IRS Owes 2,600 RI Residents Millions In Tax Refunds: How To Claim

Some 2,600 Rhode Island residents are owed money from the IRS, but time is running out to claim the cash.

Gov. McKee Nominates New Rhode Island Department Of Health Director

Dr. Jerome Larkin has more than 30 years of experience in the medical field and is a licensed doctor in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Cranston City Councilor Chris Paplauskas Running For RI House Seat

Republican Chris Paplauskas will run for the seat being vacated by state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, as she will run for mayor.

RI Solar Project Receives $49.33M Federal Greenhouse Reduction Grant

The RI coalition of applicants will use the money to launch and expand programs aimed at helping lower income families have solar access.

Cranston Looking To Hire New Police Officers

Want to be a police officer in Cranston? See what the requirements are and how to apply.

Cranston Home, Business Reevaluations Coming To Residents Soon: Mayor

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins says the revaluation company completed an extensive physical inspection and review of all city properties.

Early Voting In Rhode Island For Presidential Primary Starts Wednesday

Find out your early voting location in Rhode Island before the presidential primary on April 2.

Cranston Giving Free Smoke, CO2 Alarms To Seniors, Other Residents

The Cranston Fire Department is offering smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for elderly residents and others with homes built before 1976.

RIPTA Approves Pay Increases For Bus Drivers

Under the new contract, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority starting driver wages will increase from $21.71 per hour to $25.33 per hour.

Bill Requiring RI Businesses To Pay Weekly Introduced By 2 Lawmakers

While Rhode Island law already requires workers to be paid weekly, it contains numerous exemptions. See which exemptions would go away.

Cranston Seeking Snow Plow Drivers For This Winter

Private contractors with a pickup truck with four-wheel drive and a plow can make $95 an hour this winter keeping the roads clear.

11 New Rhode Island Laws That Will Change Your Life In 2024

From a minimum wage increase to a single-use plastic bag ban, and 17-year-olds voting, there will be a lot of changes coming to RI in 2024.

Ex-Cranston City Councilor In Custody Again

Ex-Cranston City Councilor Matthew Reilly resigned​ after police say they found him unconscious in his car after he smoked crack cocaine.